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Korea (Korean: 한국, romanized: Hanguk in South Korea or 조선, Chosŏn in North Korea) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, now known as the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Korea, history of the Korean Peninsula from prehistoric times to the 1953 armistice ending the Korean War (1950–53). For later developments, see North Korea: History; and South Korea: History.
The Korean Peninsula can be thought of as four general areas: Western Region with an extensive coastal plain, river basins, and small foothills. Eastern Region with high mountain ranges and a narrow coastal plain. Southeastern Basin. Southwestern Region of mountains and valleys.
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Korea is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, now known as the Korean Demilitarized Zone. In 1948, two states declared independence, both claiming sovereignty over all of Korea: South Korea comprising its southern half and North Korea comprising its northern half.
Korea regained its independence after Japan's surrender to the US and its allies in 1945. A democratic government (Republic of Korea, ROK) was set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, while a communist-style government was installed in the north (North Korea; aka Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK).
Location and Landscapes. An extension of the eastern side of the Eurasian continent, Korea is a relatively small though prominent peninsula. One can easily locate Korea on a world map or globe by following 127º east meridian north from the equator to the middle latitudes. Note where this meridian intersects with the 38º north parallel.
South Korea or Republic of Korea, is located in East Asia at approximately 37° North, 127° 30 East, on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula jutting out from the far east of the Asian land mass into the Yellow Sea. South Korea's northern boundary is marked by the 238 km long Korean Demilitarized Zone DMZ, which also forms the southern ...
